Health Care Spending Account (HCSA)
The HCSA is an annual allowance to be used as needed to reimburse medical and dental expenses not covered or partially covered by the plan. The additional flexibility from the HCSA will enable you to get reimbursements for the care you need.
Every year on January 1, the University will deposit the amount you are entitled to in your HCSA. The amount you are entitled to, is per certificate (you and your eligible dependents under the Health Plan) and will depend on your category of coverage under the Health Plan and your age (whether you are under or over age 65) as of January 1st of each year.
You and your eligible dependants will then be able to use the HCSA like a bank account to claim eligible medical and dental expenses. For a complete list of eligible expenses, consult the Canada Revenue Agency website.
Examples of eligible expenses
- Eye exams, glasses
- Dental care, including orthodontics
- Paramedical services
- Medical equipment
- Private hospital room
- Health care premiums
The HCSA is managed directly by Sun Life:
Sun Life customer Care Service
1 800 361-6212
Monday to Friday, 8a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET)